2010 Honda Accord 4 cyl.
I replaced the battery in the title car for a neighbor and forgot to reinstall a plastic cover.
I forgave myself as the bottom of the cover reaches pretty high up AND I'd reinstall the top next time I was under the hood.
I did an oil change yesterday and dutifully removed the cables and hold-down hardware.
It turns out the new battery has flanges on the sides to accommodate a lifting strap. There's no way the cover, which telescopes onto the substantial bottom, can be reused with the battery I selected.
Oh well. I removed and thoroughly cleaned the bottom of the box and the body where the battery sits.
I suppose I'll put the clean top in the trunk as it is an original part.
I replaced the battery in the title car for a neighbor and forgot to reinstall a plastic cover.
I forgave myself as the bottom of the cover reaches pretty high up AND I'd reinstall the top next time I was under the hood.
I did an oil change yesterday and dutifully removed the cables and hold-down hardware.
It turns out the new battery has flanges on the sides to accommodate a lifting strap. There's no way the cover, which telescopes onto the substantial bottom, can be reused with the battery I selected.
Oh well. I removed and thoroughly cleaned the bottom of the box and the body where the battery sits.
I suppose I'll put the clean top in the trunk as it is an original part.
